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A review by patoreads
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was one of those books that I was too lazy to pick up and then couldn't put down.
Elizabeth is a very easy character to love thanks to her crudeness, sarcasm and irony. It is also easy to love her allies and detest (very strongly) her enemies. I loved that the book has short chapters, with jumps between past and present to better understand the characters. I loved even more that among these characters who narrate, there is even the POV of her dog.
Now, while it is a very entertaining book with messages that may resonate with many women, don't make the mistake of confusing it with a light read. It isn't. The 60s were extremely cruel for many women and our protagonist, unfortunately, was no exception.
Despite everything, her story stayed with me, so much so that I can't wait to start watching the AppleTV adaptation. I am glad I chose this book to start 2024.
Elizabeth is a very easy character to love thanks to her crudeness, sarcasm and irony. It is also easy to love her allies and detest (very strongly) her enemies. I loved that the book has short chapters, with jumps between past and present to better understand the characters. I loved even more that among these characters who narrate, there is even the POV of her dog.
Now, while it is a very entertaining book with messages that may resonate with many women, don't make the mistake of confusing it with a light read. It isn't. The 60s were extremely cruel for many women and our protagonist, unfortunately, was no exception.
Despite everything, her story stayed with me, so much so that I can't wait to start watching the AppleTV adaptation. I am glad I chose this book to start 2024.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault